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Associate Professor

Fire, Construction & Emergency Management

  • Associate Professor
    Fire, Construction & Emergency Management

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
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    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fluid Mechanics for Fire Protection
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Fluid flow through hoses, pipes, pumps and fire protection appliances. Water supply and distribution analysis using hydraulic calculations. Testing techniques to detect anomalies in design or performance capabilities.Prerequisite(s): Prior (grade of 'C' or better) or concurrent enrollment in FPST 1373. A grade of 'C' or better in MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or an ALEKS score of 65.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fluid Mechanics for Fire Protection
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Fluid flow through hoses, pipes, pumps and fire protection appliances. Water supply and distribution analysis using hydraulic calculations. Testing techniques to detect anomalies in design or performance capabilities.Prerequisite(s): Prior (grade of 'C' or better) or concurrent enrollment in FPST 1373. A grade of 'C' or better in MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or an ALEKS score of 65.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Issues in Local Government and Fire Services: Australia
    11 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
    Issues relating to the proper operation of a fire department and the fire department's role within the structure of local government.Prerequisite(s): FPST 2153, MGMT 3013.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Study Abroad: Issues of Engineering, Arch, Tech & Culture in an Intl Context in Australia (I)
    11 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
    Study abroad experience led by CEAT faculty with a goal of developing a deeper understanding of cultural values and perspectives outside of the United States related to engineering, architecture, technology.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and permission of the Associate Dean of Academics and the Study Abroad Office.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fire Protection & Safety Projects II
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Two-semester project with team format. Second of two-semester sequence of senior project courses.Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 3323 and FPST 4982.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fluid Mechanics for Fire Protection
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Fluid flow through hoses, pipes, pumps and fire protection appliances. Water supply and distribution analysis using hydraulic calculations. Testing techniques to detect anomalies in design or performance capabilities.Prerequisite(s): Prior (grade of 'C' or better) or concurrent enrollment in FPST 1373. A grade of 'C' or better in MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or an ALEKS score of 65.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Methods used in research and thesis writing. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours. Same course as MERO 5000.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Building Design and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fire protection and life safety concepts and applications in the built environment related to building and fire codes including building height and area, structural fire protection, occupancy classifications, passive fire protection systems, means of egress, active fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire department access. May not be used for degree credit with FSEP 5213.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in FPST 2243 or CMT 3463 or ARCH 2263.
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    Advanced Building Design and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fire protection and life safety concepts and applications in the built environment related to building and fire codes including building height and area, structural fire protection, occupancy classifications, passive fire protection systems, means of egress, active fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire department access. May not be used for degree credit with FSEP 4213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Building Design and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fire protection and life safety concepts and applications in the built environment related to building and fire codes including building height and area, structural fire protection, occupancy classifications, passive fire protection systems, means of egress, active fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire department access. May not be used for degree credit with FSEP 4213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Building Design and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fire protection and life safety concepts and applications in the built environment related to building and fire codes including building height and area, structural fire protection, occupancy classifications, passive fire protection systems, means of egress, active fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire department access. May not be used for degree credit with FSEP 5213.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in FPST 2243 or CMT 3463 or ARCH 2263.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fire Protection and Safety Projects I
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Two-semester project with team format. Team members work with sponsors and faculty who serve as mentors in fields related to their topics. Students complete topic selection, progress reports, final reports, and poster presentations.Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1123 or ENGL 1313. A grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 3323. A grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in FPST 3013.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fluid Mechanics for Fire Protection
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fluid flow through hoses, pipes, pumps and fire protection appliances. Water supply and distribution analysis using hydraulic calculations. Testing techniques to detect anomalies in design or performance capabilities.Prerequisite(s): Prior (grade of 'C' or better) or concurrent enrollment in FPST 1373. A grade of 'C' or better in MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or an ALEKS score of 65.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fluid Mechanics for Fire Protection
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fluid flow through hoses, pipes, pumps and fire protection appliances. Water supply and distribution analysis using hydraulic calculations. Testing techniques to detect anomalies in design or performance capabilities.Prerequisite(s): Prior (grade of 'C' or better) or concurrent enrollment in FPST 1373. A grade of 'C' or better in MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or an ALEKS score of 65.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Methods used in research and thesis writing. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours. Same course as MERO 5000.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    8 Jul 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).
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    Special Problems in Loss Control
    8 Jul 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Special technical problems in fire protection and safety.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of department head.
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    Emerging Topics in Engineering Technology
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Advanced and emerging topics normally not included in existing MSET program. Repeat credit may be earned with different course subtitles assigned. Same course as MERO 5060.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Design and Analysis of Sprinkler Systems
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in (FPST 2483 and (ENGR 1322 or CET 2253)) or (MAE 3333 and (ENGR 1332 or ENGR 1322)).